We had a very busy weekend as Spring Break came to a close and of course, in the middle of everything, Jazzy went into labor on Saturday morning. It was a very quick labor and she did extremely well. She had three beautiful little babies. One is a black girl with some white markings, and the other two appear to be sables at this point, one male, one female. We are a little disappointed not to have any partis, but SO thankful that all are so healthy and thriving and Jazzy’s babies are always beautiful, so I know these will be no exception. I will have pictures posted in a few days. Weights on the babies were all right around 6 oz. More details to come soon….

I have been contemplating this weekend how quickly life changes and how different the world is today from just a few days ago….Japan, the Middle East, more earthquakes today….wow…so much devastation in just a week, and so many lives changed forever.
Our prayers go out to not only the victims, but to all those now engaged in support for these people as well.

Interesting that all this would happen this particular week. This is my most favorite week of the year. Just a week ago, we were surrounded by a typical Texas winter…. brown… almost everywhere you look… brown… lifeless, colorless, the same…

We don’t experience the true change of seasons here like so many in other parts of the States, but this week, as I was glancing out into the trees around our home, my eye caught the glimpse of a brilliant purple. It literally took my breath away. There in the midst of the uneventful, stood the most beautiful tree with branches outstretched to the heavens laden with deep shades of purple. Spring has sprung!

The days following, each day something new and lovely is bursting out. You never realize how many shades of green exist until the first week of Spring. An artist’s palette could not contain them.

There is something so deep in my soul that is so sparked by the newness and beauty that Spring holds….the hope that it yields with each day.

As I enjoy the new life and beauty each day, I am struck again by the thought of the devastation in Japan. Even so, in the midst of death and devastation, I know that newness and life are bursting out there as well. Japan is one of the most lovely places. My son served on the Naval base there for three years and the pictures he brought home of the vibrant flowers and landscapes (that you can see here) is breathtaking. What contrast….but I pray it gives them a sense of hope. Our prayers continue to go up for them.

Zoey had three beautiful babies yesterday. Two pretty black girls and one gorgeous Merle male. Details and pictures to come.

March 10, 2011
Our beautiful girl, Zoey, has been in labor since the wee hours of the morning and is actively pushing right now….so, hopefully we will be having babies soon! This is the part that makes me so nervous….will be SO glad when they are here!
Will post news as I can…
Thanks for your interest and support and a special thanks for those who have sent encouraging words!
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